RN Wound Care Nurse

The Grand Pavilion at Rockville Centre a158 Bed Central Nassau Rehab/LTC Facility seeks dedicated self motivated, experienced Registered Nurses with strong clinical skills and a commitment to quality resident care to join our team.The Grand Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rockville Center has a proud tradition of commitment to caring. Our mission is to promote and maintain each individuals highest level of independence and health in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Our staff adheres to the highest medical practice standards. Their un-equated professionalism and superb loving care are the very heart The Grand Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rockville Centers commitment to excellence.

RN Wound Care Responsibilities Include:

• Assessing all new admissions skin integrity
• Document stage, size of pressure ulcers
• Assess wounds and document number of staples/sutures
• Ensure orders for treatments are in one place -
• Ensure all preventive measures are in place (ie) heel bootie, air mattress etc.
• Ensure CCP reflects pressure ulcer (CCP for each site) and treatment plan for each site
• Ensure CNA tasks reflect pressure ulcer, and turning and positioning, toileting schedule , preventative devices etc.
• Coordinates weekly wound rounds with wound doctor and unit care coordinator. Makes sure wound documentation is completed
• Ensure weekly flow sheet is done - Ensure Braden scale is updated with change in pressure ulcer - Notify family of change and document - Email flow sheets to departments heads

RN Unit Manager Qualifications/Requirements:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Experience in Long Term Care Nursing or has sufficient acute care experience to adjust to the demands of Long Term Care Nursing
• Possess clinical knowledge and skill in nursing practices and regulatory standards.
• A team player, cooperative with co-workers of all disciplines.
• Able to function both under supervision and independently, when situations warrant.
• Able to communicate tactfully and effectively with physicians, supervisors, staff and other disciplines..
• Pro-active in seeking interventions for resident care and services and performs duties with thoughtfulness, timeliness, knowledge and skill within the scope of his/her license.
• Flexible to special staffing or clinical situations which may require deviations from the usual work pattern,
• Must be computer literate and possess strong organizational skills.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including paid holidays a 401k with a company match and a pleasant working environment.

The Grand Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rockville Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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